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calixt0 · Post by **calixt0** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 1:43 pm

Hello, I want to say hi.

I've just recently become aware of this fun looking little game. can't wait to get started. I have a savage rimfire with a 6-24 scope so its pretty much what I'm going to use. I had some materials laying around and some time so I decided to make some targets. I will eventually get the rest made but for right now here the 2 I have made.

Let me know what you think.

I also welcome any advice anyone can offer a total beginner.

Shaun

Innocent · Post by **Innocent** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:15 pm

Shaun,
Nice work! Warning this is an addictive sport. You do not say where you are but let us know and we'll guide you to the ranges and shooters nearby.

Innocent Mary

calixt0 · Post by **calixt0** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:27 pm

Innocent, I'm from the Bay area of California. I've already got a home range that does monthly shoots and have met a very nice and friendly man who is willing to show me the ropes...

CZforlife · Post by **CZforlife** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:47 pm

Sounds like your all setup then! Your gonna have a blast.

Innocent · Post by **Innocent** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:25 pm

Oh boy another left coaster! Well I look forward to seeing you at CBC or somewhere in Tx/Az then, unless I get real bold and venture into the land of fruits and nuts. They probably wouldn't let me bring in some real fruit though...

Welcome to the crazy sport and work at beating your last score.

Innocent Mary

calixt0 · Post by **calixt0** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:19 pm

OK... i tried them out today.. .I averaged 1 out of 5 on the chicken at the correct range and 0 for 20 on the ram. holding a rifle still while looking through a 20-24 power scope is HARD!!!!!!!

CZforlife · Post by **CZforlife** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:36 pm

Try lower power in the beginning. I've been shooting like a maniac for the last 7months, and I'm just now starting to slowly grasp my 24x. Craw before ya walk.

Innocent · Post by **Innocent** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:40 am

calixt0, go lower on the scope power, and don't forget to work your 1) breath control, 2) trigger squeeze, 3) follow through and 4)NPA.

1) few deep breaths let one half way out, between 4 and 8 seconds after letting it half way out your heart will be at it slowest, try to break the shot in that time frame. If you don't get it fired then, start the breathing process over.

2) squeeze the trigger, good excercise for this is a revolver (not loaded) with a dime on the barrel near the front sight, try to work a double action squeeze without having the dime fall off.

3) follow through, just like golf! you can watch the shot impact if your follow through is good.

4) NPA= Natural Point of Aim, this is covered in many other places here but actually should be the first thing you check when getting into position to shoot.

Also remember that many people have different bullet impacts when shooting from a bench vs. standing, this is primarily due to cheek weld and angle of view through the scope, and can be as much as 1 to 2 moa.
Try working the scope set around 12 power or so for a while until you are comfortable with that. The animals never really stop moving (lol) but they do often seem to have a pattern of movement and that allow you to develop a timing sequence of firing that will increase your score.

Welcome to the addiction!

Mary

calixt0 · Post by **calixt0** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 8:40 am

thanks for the advice I will try that. For now I'm just frustrated. I'm trying to follow the rules and not be supported but due to my MS my balance is an issue. It was better if I just slightly rested my hip against the table at our range. My hit count went up but still wasn't great. I'll have to look into this NPA stuff.

Innocent · Post by **Innocent** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:42 pm

Ahhh the welcome sound of a bullet hitting the target...hard enough to knock it down, and not just spin it.
On NPA, try bringing the rifle into position withyour eyes closed, then open them and look at where you are pointed. I prefer to get shooters to move the non-rifle supporting foot/leg in the direction that the rifle is pointed from the target, (ex. if rifle is to the right of the target, move the back leg to the right). If the target is his high or lower than where you are pointed then adjust the rifle butt in your shoulder, higher or lower. Repeat movement until the rifle is on the target when you open your eyes...

You mention balance, do you do any balance physical therapy? This will help some. I feel that as important as NPA when shooting the balance of the rifle makes a big difference to the shooter. People that are loose enough to really throw their hip out while supporting the rifle tend to do better with barrel heavy balance in rifle configuration. Those that can't get the hip out there (if they have any hips, nothing personal guys but some do not have much hip bonethat is accessible past your rib cage.) tend to do better with the rifle balance more centered around the the action, or butt of the stock. Also how the rifle sits on your supporting arm/hand ( assume you are a right handed shooter, therefore left arm is your support arm), can make a difference with your balance of the rifle. A 22 does not recoil, so there is no need to grip the rifle with your left hand, let it sit either on your fingers, or fist, this will help relax the amount of muscles used, and reduce your wobble.
Frustrating to not hit many, but don't worry about it, they will come as you get more comfortable with all the details involved in precision shooting.
Mary

lone ringer · Post by **lone ringer** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:19 pm

calixt0 wrote:Hello, I want to say hi.

I've just recently become aware of this fun looking little game. can't wait to get started. I have a savage rimfire with a 6-24 scope so its pretty much what I'm going to use. I had some materials laying around and some time so I decided to make some targets. I will eventually get the rest made but for right now here the 2 I have made.

Let me know what you think.

I also welcome any advice anyone can offer a total beginner.

Shaun

Shaun, move the gongs closer to you and when you hit them all the time and gain confidence on your technique move them back away from you a few yards at a time.

nomad · Post by **nomad** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:17 pm

Shaun,

Where are you in the Bay area?

calixt0 · Post by **calixt0** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 5:26 pm

nomad< I'm in vallejo but shoot in concord.

nomad · Post by **nomad** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 6:55 pm

Welllllll, THAT won't work very well! lol

I'm spending some time in San Jose and would happily buy you lunch and talk silhouette...but I'm a looooooooongish drive from Vallejo.

calixt0 · Post by **calixt0** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:51 pm

nomad wrote:Welllllll, THAT won't work very well! lol

I'm spending some time in San Jose and would happily buy you lunch and talk silhouette...but I'm a looooooooongish drive from Vallejo.

wow san Jose is a long way from texas... I assume you are working out this way. what days are you available.. maybe we can meet somewhere.

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